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Jacqueline M. Izzo
Mayor seeks more info on pot law
When Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed cannabis legislation into law on March 31, making recreational marijuana legal for adults in New York — it gave cities, towns and villages the option of opting-out … more
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FARM FAMILY — Due to a medical emergency, family and friends have banded together to support the Conley family, owners and operators of the Conley Farm.
Family, friends rally behind local farm family
LEE CENTER — Due to a medical emergency, family and friends have banded together to support the Conley Farm at 5301 Streun Road. According to a Gofundme.com post started to help support the family … more
VIRTUAL CHALLENGERS — Rome Free Academy juniors Dominick Cangialosi, left, and Stone Mercurio participated in the first-ever Virtual Challenge Competition – sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate and supported by the Griffiss Institute. The pair finished third in the high-tech challenge.
Pair from RFA place third in virtual, high-tech AFRL challenge
While they didn’t have regular classes last week, a pair of Rome Free Academy juniors didn’t take spring break off. Instead the duo of Dominick Cangialosi and Stone Mercurio participated in the … more
Trail resolution among upcoming items on Common Council meeting agenda
Resolutions to authorize the mayor to accept a Use and Occupancy Permit related to the Mohawk River Trail Phase II project and authorization for the mayor to submit the 2021 Community Development … more
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RIBBON-CUTTING — Viktor Klyachko, president of Green Ignite, LLC, 312 S. James St., cuts the ribbon and receives a First Dollar of Profit award from the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, during a ceremony at the new store on Tuesday. Green Ignite offers a variety of LED lighting products that provide solutions to people who want to save money on their utility bills, have better lighting, and more lighting options using different styles of LED light bulbs, according to a chamber announcement. The store is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From left: Michael Stadelmaier, from Rep. Claudia L. Tenney’s office; Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Adam Hovak; Klyachko and Ann Marie Zakala, representing Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon. For information about Green Ignite, go online to https://greenignite.com/ or call the store at 315-601-9612.
Adam Hovak presents a first dollar of profit pr...
Budding chefs at MVCC to offer Wednesday takeout lunches, starting April 14
Students in Mohawk Valley Community College Hospitality programs are back in the kitchen, preparing Wednesday lunches for the public to purchase for takeout, complete with curbside pickup at MVCC’s … more
HOWLING GOOD TIME? — The main gate to the city’s Dog Park, off of Roser Terrace, is shown on a warm and sunny Tuesday afternoon. City officials are accepting applications from dog owners for the 2021 season as they prepare to reopen the park on May 3.
City plans reopening of popular dog park
In a move that is sure to get plenty of tail-wagging approval, the city is now accepting applications for its popular Dog Park which is scheduled to reopen Monday, May 3. Applications can be … more
DRONE TESTING — A public safety worker tests out cutting edge drone technology during a training exercise. The Northeast Unmanned Aerial System Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc., with its test site at Griffiss International Airport, recently fortified a partnership with DRONERESPONDERS to expedite the integration of drone technology into public safety and state agency operations.
Efforts to aid first responders take flight
The Northeast Unmanned Aerial System Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc., — perhaps better known as NUAIR — is using its Griffiss International Airport test site to help integrate and … more
City accepting applications for summer jobs
The City of Rome is now accepting applications for 2021 summer employment. Positions include summer park attendants, general seasonal maintenance and laborers, lifeguards, and pool attendants. The … more
Russel C. Fielding
Longtime Daily Sentinel exec Fielding embraced community service
On the passing of Russel C. Fielding Monday, March, 29, 2021, Rome Sentinel owner Stephen B. Waters recalled a letter Russel C. Fielding had written to him when he became publisher in 1993. Fielding … more
Rome Historical Society, DEC team up for Earth Day event
Rome Historical Society, 200 Church St., will present, “Green Living: Getting Back to Better,” a virtual program at Facebook.com/romehistorical, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. In honor of … more
PANDEMIC PRECAUTION — Jervis Public Library clerk Ruth Cosgrove works behind the plexiglass enclosed service desk at the library on Friday. Although its services altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, demand remains high at the library.
Pandemic alters, but doesn’t slow, Jervis service
The year 2020 began as usual with robust ticket sales for community events, borrowing of snowshoes to make peace with the winter weather, book discussions, story times, and borrowing of books and … more
Jacqueline M. Izzo
Cities issue plan to reopen parks
Mayor Jaqueline M. Izzo, along with Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri, announced Thursday that city parks in both municipalities would now be open for certain sports and recreational activities — with … more
HOME RUN FOR YOUTH — Representatives from Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy, 808 W. Chestnut St., slide over a $750 donation recently in support of Rome Youth Baseball, which will use the funds to help defray costs of field maintenance and equipment for the league. After a quiet 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization is planning for plenty of fun and games at its Bobby Page Complex on Bell Road with practices set to begin in late April and the season to open on Saturday, May 8. Pictured are: Angela Laskowski, manager of customer service; Kevin King, store manager; Carla Banks, Bill McKeever, Will McKeever, Scott Malorzo, Nicolas Malorzo, Derek Banks, Collin Banks and Logan Banks, all representing Rome Youth Baseball. For more information on Rome Youth Baseball, visit its page on Facebook.
Hannaford Rome Youth Baseball
HISTORY OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT — Arthur L. Simmons III, left, executive director of the Rome Historical Society, 200 Church St., receives a check for $1,000 from Adam Hovak, chairman of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, during a recent socially-distanced ceremony. The Rome Historical Society, whose mission is to actively research, collect, preserve, and present the historical importance of Rome and to serve as an educational and community resource, received the funds through the chamber’s Business Assistance Fund, set up to assist community businesses and organizations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on the Rome Historical Society, go online to https://romehistoricalsociety.org/. For more information about the chamber or for information on how to donate to the BAF, go online to https://www.romechamber.com.
History of community support
City, school district extend property tax payment deadline to May 31
Mayor Jaqueline M. Izzo and Rome City Schools Superintendent Peter C. Blake have extended the property tax and school district tax payment deadline from April 30 to May 31. Both said the extension is … more
POWER TO THE PEOPLE — The National Grid power station on West Embargo Street, near the intersection with North Levitt Street, is getting an upgrade. While the work is in progress, the utility will use a massive generator to keep electricity flowing to the impacted areas.
Local substations among upgrades for National Grid
As part of a project to improve its system reliability, National Grid will replace some structures and associated electrical equipment at several local locations along nearby transmission lines, … more
Flags of Honor to be held near B-52
The New York State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc., along with the Rome Free Academy Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program, will present, “Flags of Honor” to the Rome … more
ALL DONE — State and local officials on Thursday announced the completion of Cold Point Corporation’s new 50,000 square-foot $5.1 million manufacturing facility in west Rome. Some funds for the project are part of the city’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
$5.1M Cold Point facility completed at west Rome site
Although the construction season might just be starting to heat up, Cold Point Corporation’s new 50,000 square-foot $5.1 million manufacturing facility in west Rome has just been completed, … more
Karate studio to offer summer camp
Side Kicks Karate, 1251 Erie Blvd. W., will offer a summer camp experience for children age 5 and older wishing to learn more about martial arts, as well as participate in other sports and seasonal … more
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